What is the cost of living in Antigo, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Antigo has an overall cost of living index of 81, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Antigo has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Antigo ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Antigo ranks as the #145 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Antigo Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Antigo. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Antigo is 96.
The Groceries index in Antigo is 100.
The Health index in Antigo is 48.
The Housing index in Antigo is 101.
The Transportation index in Antigo is 99.
The Utilities index in Antigo is 97.
| Living Expense | Antigo | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Antigo Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Antigo, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Antigo is $172,827.
The Median Rent in Antigo is $683.
The Median Income in Antigo is $45,520.
The Home Value To Income in Antigo is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Antigo is 0.18x.
Antigo, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Antigo Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Antigo Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Antigo Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Antigo Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Antigo
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Antigo. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wausau, WI has a cost of living index of 91, 1.1x Antigo.
Stevens Point, WI has a cost of living index of 95, 1.2x Antigo.
Weston, WI has a cost of living index of 97, 1.2x Antigo.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Antigo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 39,996 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Stevens Point, WI | 25,785 | 95 | 1.2x |
| Weston, WI | 15,749 | 97 | 1.2x |
| Shawano, WI | 9,522 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Merrill, WI | 9,356 | 86 | 1.1x |
| Kronenwetter, WI | 8,395 | 99 | 1.2x |
| Rhinelander, WI | 8,316 | 88 | 1.1x |
| Rothschild, WI | 5,600 | 94 | 1.2x |
